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Aircraft Shot Down During ELINT Mission Over China (54-4041)

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On June 19, 1963, a Lockheed P-2 Neptune (registration 54-4041) operated by Republic of China Air Force (Taiwan) was involved in an aviation accident near Linchuan, China in flight. 14 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Shot down. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft conducting an ELINT and intrusion mission over China was shot down by Chinese MiG-17 and Tu-4P fighters. It crashed in a field near Fuzhou, killing all 14 occupants.

Incident Overview and Mission Context The aircraft was engaged in an ELINT and intrusion mission over China when it was targeted by Chinese military forces. The source identifies the attacking aircraft as MiG-17 fighters and Tupolev Tu-4P bombers. ## Crash Location and Casualties Following the attack, the aircraft crashed in a field located in Linchuan, near Fuzhou. All 14 occupants on board were killed in the incident. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was that the aircraft was shot down. No further details regarding the specific aircraft type, registration, date, or operator are provided in the source material.

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